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Health Effects

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Warnings:

This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows; To do so may cause blindness.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS HEALTH HAZARDS AND HAZARD DATA FOR THE COLORANT-(MSDS 1/25/02) The TLV of the mixture has not been established. EYE CONTACT: CAUTION. Unmixed oxidation haircolors are eye irritants. When oxidation haircolors are mixed with developers (hydrogen peroxide), the mixture may cause severe irritation and possible permanent eye injury. SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation or sensitization in sensitive individuals. INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors may result in respiratory irritation. INGESTION: Moderately toxic. ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation: No; Ingestion: Yes; Skin: Yes. Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products. Bronchitis may be aggravated by irritant vapors. HEALTH HAZARDS AND HAZARD DATA FOR THE DEVELOPER-(MSDS 9/4/01) The TLV of the mixture has not been established. EYE CONTACT: CAUTION. Developers are eye irritants. May cause severe irritation and possible permanent eye injury. SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact with skin may bleach it and cause burns. INHALATION: Not likely to be inhaled. INGESTION: Moderately toxic. ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation: No; Ingestion: Yes; Skin: Yes. Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products. HEALTH HAZARDS AND HAZARD DATA FOR THE CONDITIONER-(MSDS 9/4/01) The TLV of the mixture has not been established. EYE CONTACT: Potential eye irritant. SKIN CONTACT: Potential skin irritant. INHALATION: Not applicable. INGESTION: Practically non toxic. ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation: No; Ingestion: Yes; Skin: Yes. Pre-existing dermatitis would likely be made worse by exposure to these products.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS HAZARD DATA FOR THE COLORANT A composite mixture of oxidative dyes has been tested in prolonged topical exposure studies of laboratory animals. No adverse effects on growth, reproduction or general health were observed. These results show that t

Carcinogenicity:

From MSDS Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.

First Aid:

From MSDS Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses, if used. Flush immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention IMMEDIATELY. Skin Contact: If spilled, wash skin immediately with soap and water (do not use solvents). Change into clean clothing. If skin irritation or sensitization develops, contact dermatologist. Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Increase ventilation. Ingestion: Rinse out mouth with water and administer large amounts of milk. Contact Poison Control Center.

From MSDS COLORANT Do not expose to sunlight. Keep away from radiators and heat. Do not store any haircolor after it has been mixed with developer. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide may occur with increase in pressure and possible container rupture. DEVELOPER Keep in cool place. Avoid contamination. Keep closed when not in use. Store in the original tightly capped containers away from sunlight, heat sparks and flame. Do not store any tint, lightener, lotion or bleach powder after it has been mixed with developer; container may rupture. Never return unused material to original container. Empty containers should be rinsed with water before discarding. Keep out of reach of children. Other precautions: Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide may occur with increase in pressure and possible container rupture. CONDITIONER No precautions necessary.

Disposal:

From MSDS Products covered by this MSDS, in their original form, are considered non-hazardous waste according to RCRA. Additionally, disposal should be in accordance with all applicable Local, State and Federal regulations.